Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
macroscypha
ID:
1078934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Werderm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 21: 105 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078272

Common Names

  • Marcgravia Macroscypha
  • Macroscypha Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia

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Description

Marcgravia macroscypha (also called Large-headed Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Sonoran Desert of western Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia macroscypha is used for its medicinal properties. The leaves and roots are used to treat fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and headaches. The leaves are also used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marcgravia macroscypha is white with a pink center and has five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia macroscypha is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Marcgravia macroscypha

Marcgravia macroscypha is found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Species in the Marcgravia genus

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19800011: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.